Food Technology and Safety
Food Safety is drawing public attention nowadays, resulting in a high manpower demand for expertise in food quality management and testing and certification.
Professional fields covered:
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| Earn and Learn | : | Participants will receive on-the-job training and classroom learning at the same time. A steady income and recognised qualification are guaranteed |
| All-round Career Support | : | One-stop career counselling and placement services |
| Professional Career after Scheme Completion | : | Upon completion of the scheme, graduates of Higher Diploma programmes will be entitled to a monthly salary not less than $12,000 |
| Flexible Articulation Pathways | : | Graduates can pursue further studies to acquire higher qualifications and become a professional in the field |
Study Arrangement
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The first year |
Participants will study the full-time Higher Diploma in Food Technology and Safety programme at IVE. |
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The second to third years |
Participants will be employed by the participating companies as apprentices. Employers will also sponsor apprentices to study the part-time Higher Diploma (HD) programme at IVE for one day per week. |
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The fourth year |
Full-time on-the-job training. |
Allowance & Salary*
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The second to fourth years |
Participants will receive a total subsidy of $30,800 from their employers, a guaranteed monthly salary not less than $9,000 and an average of $2,000 government allowance. The total monthly income will be above $10,000. |
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The second year of training Monthly salary not less than $9,000 and an average of $1,500 Government Allowance |
Monthly average $10,500 or above |
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The third year of training Monthly salary not less than $9,000 and an average of $2,000 Government Allowance |
Monthly average $11,000 or above |
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The fourth year of training Monthly salary not less than $9,000 and an average of $2,500 Government Allowance |
Monthly average $11,500 or above |
| An additional subsidy during the second to fourth year | $30,800 |
* Mode of issuing subsidy and Government Allowance may vary across trades and industries.
．For enquiries, please contact the Office of the Director of Apprenticeship.
Tuition Fees
- Participants will need to pay the tuition fees for the first year of HD programme.
- Employers will sponsor the tuition fees for the second and third year of HD programme.
Entry Requirement
- Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language and Chinese Language; or
- VTC Foundation Diploma (Level 3) / Diploma of Foundation Studies; or
- VTC Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education; or
- Yi Jin Diploma / Diploma Yi Jin; or
- Equivalent.
Offering Institutes:
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For enquiries:
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Office of the Director of Apprenticeship Tel: 3700 5000 Email: apuho@vtc.edu.hk Information as of May 2018. VTC reserves the right to update programme information. |
Mathew LEE
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'A wide range of subjects is covered in the programme including raw materials sourcing, food processing and quality assurance etc. Industry operations at the food factory are taught as well, and thus laying down a foundation in the food management profession.' |